When The L Word ended its six-season run two years ago, series creator Ilene Chaiken felt that there was more life left in the franchise.

While it was a natural time to wrap up the scripted drama starring Jennifer Beals, she approached then-Showtime Entertainment president Robert Greenblatt with the idea of doing a reality show. She turned to the Magical Elves, best known for unscripted hits Top Chef and Project Runway, to co-produce, and The Real L Word was born. Read More...